Ecuador entry requirements
Ecuador entry requirements
All travellers, tourists or visitors wishing to enter Ecuador should note the entry requirements below. You will find details of all the requirements for entry into Ecuador, be it on the mainland or on the islands.
Requisitos de ingreso a Ecuador continental.
One of the requirements for entry into Ecuador is that you complete a health declaration with your itinerary and local contact details before booking your flight.
From October 2021, international cruise ships will be able to dock and call at the following ports in Ecuador: Esmeraldas, Manta, Guayaquil and Puerto Bolivar. However, there are strict guidelines and measures that must be followed to obtain the necessary permits.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival, you may need to take a rapid antigen test. If the result is positive, you will be instructed to wear a mask, but self-isolation will no longer be mandatory. However, your health will still be monitored by the Department of Health by telephone using the information on the health declaration form. The Department of Health has published further information on coronavirus protocols and direct contact options.
Entry requirements for Ecuador Insular - Galapagos Islands.
All visitors to the Galapagos Islands must meet the entry requirements for Ecuador. They must also present a copy of their hotel reservation upon entry, or a letter of invitation from a host if they are staying with a local resident. Domestic and foreign tourists must also present proof of a return flight and the Galapagos Transit Control Card, which must be completed online at least 24 hours prior to departure. Travel medical insurance is mandatory for foreign visitors. The maximum length of stay as a tourist in the Galapagos Islands is 60 days.
Source: Ministry of Tourism
